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Replace manifolds

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They also said I might as well change the manifolds.
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Replace some other rusty things

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I will change some other rusty things on i too!!
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They also said I might as well change the manifolds.
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Replace some other rusty things

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I will change some other rusty things on i too!!
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After the exhaust and headers is fixed it's ready to go!!!
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi! Just bought a 2005 996 4S with the PSE from factory! It has only 89 000 km on it, but the exhaust system is rusted through and my mechanic said that I need a new one! So I ordered a new PSE system from Porsche!! They also said I might as well change the manifolds. If I change to an aftermarket stainless steel manifolds, will the sound from the PSE (that awesome growl) still be the same or will I destroy the good growl the PSE makes?

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Rusted through? What�s the rest of the car look like?😳 I have PSE and X51 headers. Sounds nice..like it�s supposed to. 200 cel cats would make it even better. Equal length headers won�t upset the sound.

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Rusted through?! Wow, my 2003 with 139k kms still has the original PSE. To answer your question, I would stick to OEM and go with the X51 headers...definitely won't lose the great PSE sound!

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Yeah, I will upload a picture when it�s off the car!! There are some holes in it to!! I guess the previous owner drove it in the salt and the winter in Germany!! I will change some other rusty things on i too!! I ordered stainless steel manifolds from Designtek in the UK. Thanks for the input!!! https://designtek.uk/p/exhaust-manif...urce=doofinder

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The rest of the car looks fine!! I�m doing some dent work and detailing after that!! So it�s almost done, it needed some love and tender After the exhaust and headers is fixed it's ready to go!!!

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